Extreme heat has turned much of the country into a tinderbox. More than 350 fires have broken out in the past five days, the government said.
Tag: Global Warming
In France, ‘Climate Fresk’ Global Warming Workshops Are a Hit
More than a million people in France have attended a “Climate Fresk” class to understand the process of global warming. The project is now spreading abroad.
Canada Wildfires Force Evacuations in Yellowknife and Kelowna
The emergency order was issued late Friday as wildfires threatened Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, and Kelowna, in British Columbia.
To Stop an Extinction, He’s Flying High, Followed by His Beloved Birds
Using an ultralight aircraft, Johannes Fritz once taught endangered ibises a migration path over the Alps. Because of climate change, he is now showing them a much longer route to a winter’s refuge.
Ancient Fires Drove Sabertooth Cats and Other Large Mammals Extinct, Study Suggests
Fossils from La Brea Tar Pits in Southern California suggest that sabertooth cats and other large North American mammals disappeared as a result of wildfires spurred by human activity.
Hurricane Hilary Updates: Storm is Forecast to Move Toward California
Heavy rain linked to Hilary is expected to pummel the Southwestern United States through Wednesday.
9 Killed as Temple in India Is Hit by Landslide
At least 25 people may be trapped under the structure in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, officials said, as this year’s monsoon season continues to extract a deadly toll.
As Weather Threats Loom, Even Chimps Learn to Shelter in Place
How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? With cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee.
Swiss Women Sue Government Over Climate Change Protections
A group of Swiss women over 64 has filed a lawsuit against Switzerland with Europe’s top human rights court, saying the country has violated their rights by failing to curb emissions.
Winter Heat Wave Grips Chile, Argentina and Other South American Countries
An unusual winter heat wave has brought record high temperatures to cities across Argentina, Chile and Paraguay this week, triggering concerns about the impacts of climate change.